Poland's PGZ Strengthens India Defense Ties as Both Countries Pursue Joint Production

Poland's state-owned defense group Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) is positioning itself for closer industrial cooperation with India following a series of high-level meetings, factory visits and government-backed business engagements during September and October 2026.

The latest developments came during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's official visit to India from October 21 to 23, where defense-industrial cooperation featured prominently in talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two governments announced the establishment of a bilateral Defence Industry Dialogue intended to support business partnerships, technology cooperation, joint development and potential co-production.

PGZ was among the Polish companies whose representatives were expected to participate in the Polish-Indian Business Forum held in New Delhi on October 22, according to the Polish Development Fund (PFR). WB Electronics was also listed among the prospective participants, reflecting the interest of Polish defense manufacturers in expanding their engagement with the Indian market.

The October mission followed direct engagement between PGZ and senior Indian defense officials in Poland just weeks earlier.

Indian defense delegation visits PGZ and Huta Stalowa Wola

On September 28, an Indian delegation led by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary of Defence Production at India's Ministry of Defence, participated in the eighth India-Poland Joint Working Group meeting on defense cooperation in Warsaw.

The talks were co-chaired by Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Poland's Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence, and focused on expanding defense-industrial cooperation, including joint development, co-production and military capacity building.

The Indian delegation subsequently visited PGZ headquarters, where the group's leadership presented Poland's domestic defense production capabilities, ongoing development programs and potential areas for business-to-business cooperation. Representatives of Indian defense public-sector enterprises and private companies also joined the visit, according to the Indian Embassy in Warsaw.

On September 29, the delegation visited Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), one of PGZ's principal manufacturers of artillery systems and military vehicles. During the visit, Indian officials reviewed the company's production capabilities, including artillery manufacturing facilities and technologies supporting Polish land forces.

HSW reported particular interest in the Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying system. The delegation also received an overview of the company's wider portfolio, which includes artillery systems and armored vehicles.

The visit provided Indian officials with a direct assessment of Polish manufacturing capabilities at a time when both governments are exploring closer industrial partnerships.

From industrial visits to potential production partnerships

The subsequent summit in New Delhi gave the industrial discussions additional political backing. In their joint statement, Modi and Tusk welcomed growing cooperation between their countries' defense industries and encouraged companies to identify commercially viable opportunities.

The proposed cooperation framework includes technology partnerships, joint development, co-production and stronger direct engagement between defense manufacturers.

For PGZ, whose industrial portfolio includes Huta Stalowa Wola and missile and ammunition manufacturer MESKO, deeper engagement with India could create opportunities beyond its existing European partnerships. However, there has been no publicly confirmed new procurement contract or joint manufacturing agreement involving PGZ arising from the October discussions.

The developments build on wider Polish efforts to increase defense exports and develop international industrial partnerships. As AdriaDefense previously reported, Poland is expanding its domestic defense production base while strengthening cooperation with foreign manufacturers.

PGZ has also been pursuing international opportunities for its land systems, including an export-oriented version of the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle.

The September factory visits and October diplomatic discussions establish a basis for further negotiations. Whether they develop into equipment orders, technology transfers or joint production programs will depend on subsequent agreements between Polish and Indian industry partners.